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PEACOCKS STUNNED BY ROYAL DISPLAY

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 October 2025

Connor Duffin scores in AFC Porchester’s victory over Taunton Town

By Trevor Brock

AFC PORTCHESTER pulled off a major upset as Southern Premier League side Taunton succumbed in difficult conditions at the On-Site Group Stadium.
The scene was set in the first minute when the Somerset side won a corner.
Jack Rice hit a ball which the fierce wind caught and drifted out for a goal-kick. Moments later a long ball forward saw Kane Simpson head wide.
AFC P’CHESTER 2 Duffin 13, Stanley 53
TAUNTON TOWN 1 Carson 51
The Royals grabbed the lead after 13 minutes. Connor Duffin picked up the ball on the edge of the area, turned skilfully and his sharp s...

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